Hi all my name is Kayla I'm 27 years old 4ft 11in 360lbs needless to say I Need something to help kickstart my weight loss. I've been overweight my entire life. I initially looked into WLS earlier this year but wanted to give regular diet and exercise another go..... I worked for Wells Fargo and have been working out over my lunch hour for months - I have lost 15lbs...

After a very difficult workout I made the decision to get some help.. It was either surgery or an very possible early death.

I have united healthcare and from what I'm told will cover the vsg surgery with a few requirements

My BMI is 70.4 yikes and I have sleep apnea. I thought this process would be quick but I'm finding out it might be next year until I get surgery,. I'm super excited to begin my life...looking for some pals to share this with. Good luck to you all on each of your journeys

Good for you and welcome!

I'm 5'6" & 370 so I know how you feel. My first appointment with my surgeon is the 24th. I'm excited & scared, I've been considering this for 2 yrs. Now I'm trying to decide on sleeve or bypass. I started out wanting the sleeve but now I'm going to talk it over with the Dr. & see what's best for me. Good luck with your journey, I wish I had done it when I was younger !

Next year is right around the corner! I started this in June and am scheduled for November and once the ball got rolling time has flew by. It'll be here before you know it.

Hello welcome Qtpie28 I started in August had my first appt in sept they ask u to get a lot of testing done and copy's of records from any drs u go to if u have sleep apnea in my program they require u to use Cpap and to prove u use it also u meet with a physical therapist nutrishionist a nurse get wieghed take a breath test get a edg test to look at your stomach before surgery and give u a diet to follow with a certain amount of wieght they want u to lose before surgery and excercises to do u must log all food and excercise so get ready for a little part time job cuz it sure feels like a job lol it's usually at least 3 to 6 months or more before u get surgery it's definately a journey good luck to u these forums are great forms of info and support

@@Qtpie28 welcome Kayla! My name is Ericka! I'm 25 5'5" and weigh 311. I also have uhc and have started my journey recently. I am beginning my 6 month diet this month first nut appt on the 22nd....I will not be looking at surgery until next year either due to uhc requirements! I was originally wanting to get vsg but after talking with my surgeon I decided on gastric bypass. I felt like we were kindred spirits when I read ur post and wanted to reach out lol. If you want a journey buddy I am here since we are in a similar place! Good lick and congratulations on your decision to live a healthier life!

Thank you all!! Love this place